Politics

Foreign Affairs PS grilled on handling of extradition requests in Mohameds’ extradition hearing

Defense Attorney Siand Dhurjon today grilled the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sharon Roopchand on the established protocols in place for the receipt of Extradition Requests, and Government’s attempt to link the Mohameds to Venezuela, as the Extradition Committal Proceedings against businessmen, Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed continued in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. […]

Guyana to lead economic growth in the Caribbean for 2026 and 2027 -World Bank report

Guyana is poised to lead economic growth in the Caribbean this year and next year, according to a new report from the World Bank. According to the January 2026 Global Economic Prospects Report released by the World Bank Group, Guyana is projected to remain the Caribbean’s fastest‑growing economy over the medium term. The report stated […]

Mohameds’ Attorney want Prosecuting Attorney barred from extradition case over “biggest criminal” outburst in Courtroom

The Attorneys for the Mohameds in the ongoing extradition case asked Principal Magistrate Judy Latchman to bar Prosecuting Attorney Glen Hanoman from further participation in the committal proceedings, after he made an outburst in the Court this morning accusing the Mohameds of being the “biggest criminals”. The incident unfolded while Defense Attorney, Siand Dhurjon, was […]

Agriculture Ministry launches “Farmers Connect GY” App with real time data and services

The Ministry of Agriculture today launched Farmers Connect GY – a mobile app designed to empower farmers, fisherfolk, and agro-processors across the country by providing them with access to agricultural services and real time data with just a click from the palm of their hands. The mobile application forms part of the Agriculture Ministry’s push […]

Director of Rehabilitation Services urges change in lifestyle to fight cases of stroke and diabetes

Director of Rehabilitation and Disability Services, Dr Ariane Mangar is urging lifestyle changes as Guyana, like the rest of the world, sees an increase in stroke patients, and persons living with diabetes. In an interview that will air this Sunday on SOURCES, Dr Mangar said while the Rehabilitation and Disability Services Department within the Ministry […]

Persad-Bissessar hammers CARICOM over its “unreliability” and silence on major security issues

Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, delivered a blistering rebuke of how unity is exercised within CARICOM, as she spoke directly to her fellow Heads of Government at the opening of their 50th Regular Meeting in St. Kitts. Persad-Bissessar said CARICOM’s position when two of its members were under sustained attack by Venezuela […]

Attorney General gripes over slow movement of Mohameds’ extradition matter in Magistrates’ Court

Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Anil Nandlall has once again expressed his grave concern over the pace of the Extradition Case against Businessman and Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed and his father, Nazar Mohamed, in the Georgetown Magistrates’ Court. In an interview with reporters at the High Court today, the Attorney General said while […]

ExxonMobil to pump US$100M to boost STEM education in Guyana in major investment

International Oil giant ExxonMobil, will be pumping US$100 Million to boost training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The announcement was made by the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Darren Woods during an engagement at State House on Monday night. During his remarks, Mr. Woods noted that Guyana’s oil and gas development offshore must […]